The Rise of Technology: Balancing Convenience and Caution in the Digital Age

AYCHA KURTULUSH-TANRIVERDI
Future Pub
Published in
3 min readJan 31, 2023

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Once upon a time, the world was a much simpler place. Communication was slow, tasks were time-consuming, and convenience was a luxury reserved for the wealthy. But then, a revolution took place. Technology stepped into our lives and brought with it a new era of convenience, efficiency, and connectivity. However, like any major shift, the impact of technology on our lives is not all positive. In this story, we’ll take a closer look at the pros and cons of technology and how we can find a balance in the digital age.

Meet our protagonist, Sarah, a busy professional who was struggling to keep up with the demands of her job and personal life. She was drowning in emails, phone calls, and endless to-do lists. That was, until she discovered the magic of technology. With her trusty smartphone, she was able to keep track of everything she needed to do, communicate with her colleagues and friends, and even do her grocery shopping, all from the palm of her hand.

At first, Sarah was overjoyed by the newfound convenience technology had brought into her life. She no longer had to waste time and energy running errands or waiting for responses. But then, she started to notice something strange. She found herself checking her phone constantly, even in the middle of the night. She was losing sleep and her…

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AYCHA KURTULUSH-TANRIVERDI
Future Pub

Psychologist, Psychophysicist & somehow Writer. Writing about technology, science, neuroscience, mental health and psychology. www.aychakurtulush.com